In many patients with HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus = human immunodeficiency virus), various disorders related to the musculoskeletal system (joints, muscles and bones) may occur. HIV also causes rheumatological diseases with symptoms such as joint and muscle pain, arthritis (joint inflammation), weakness and fatigue. Sometimes these symptoms may occur before the HIV virus is detected in the patient.
Although HIV-related rheumatic diseases can affect all age groups, they are more common between the ages of 20-40.
Most HIV-related rheumatic symptoms improve with treatment of HIV virus.
Some drugs used in the treatment of AIDS can cause joint and muscle pain, trigger autoimmune diseases.
The most common ailments in HIV-infected patients are inflammation (inflammation, inflammation), joint and muscle pain.
Less commonly, septic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, polymyositis, fibromyalgia, and vasculitis may occur.
HIV-related rheumatic diseases can be caused directly by HIV as well as by other HIV-related viruses and bacteria.
HIV-related rheumatic diseases can affect women, men and all age groups. The main risk factors for HIV transmission are unprotected sex and shared dirty needles in intravenous drug and drug use.
Treatment
No additional rheumatic treatment is used in the treatment of HIV-related rheumatic diseases. Antiretroviral drugs used in HIV treatment are also good for rheumatic disease findings.
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs added to standard AIDS treatment; It gives good results in most HIV patients with muscle and joint complaints. Physical therapy is recommended.
